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Programme · BSc

BSc Human Anatomy.

  • Duration 4 years
  • Credits 120–180
  • Mode Full-time
  • Accreditation Fully accredited
I. About

About the programme.

Programme description pending.

Department Department of Human Anatomy
Faculty College of Health Sciences
Code BSc-HANT
II. Curriculum

Four levels, one journey.

79 courses across 4 levels, totalling 150 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.

100 Level
21 courses 37 credits
Code Course Cr. Sem Type
CULMTH103 Elementary Statistics Statistical data. Types, sources and methods of collection. Presentation of data. Tables chart and graph. Errors and approximations. Freque… 2 1 Core
BIO101 General Biology I 2 1 Core
BIO107 General Biology Practical I 1 1 Core
CHM101 General Chemistry I 2 1 Core
CHM107 General Chemistry Practical I 1 1 Core
COS101 Introduction to Computing Sciences 3 1 Core
GST111 Communication in English I Listening and speaking skills, reading and writing techniques, language and society. Builds the academic English foundation expected of all… 2 1 Core GST
MTH101 Elementary Mathematics I Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements and venn diagrams. Real numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers… 2 1 Core
PHY101 General Physics I Space and time. units and dimension. vectors and scalars. differentiation of vectors: displacement, velocity and acceleration. Kinematics. … 2 1 Core
PHY107 Practical physics i This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of ex… 1 1 Core
BIO102 General Biology II 2 2 Core
CHM102 General Chemistry II 2 2 Core
CHM108 General Chemistry Practical II 1 2 Core
BIO108 General Biology Practical II 1 2 Core
CUL-COS102 Introduction to Computing Science II 2 2 Core
CULGST104 TECH PLUS I 1 2 Core GST
MTH102 Elementary Mathematics II Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative as limit of rate of change. Techniques of differentiatio… 2 2 Core
CULNSC114 Contemporary Health issues in Metropolitan Communities 3 2 Core
GST112 Nigerian Peoples & Culture Indigenous cultures, value systems, social institutions, contemporary issues. Required NUC general-studies course. 2 2 Core GST
PHY102 General physics ii Forces in nature. Electrostatics (electric charge and its properties, methods of charging). Coulomb’s law and superposition. Electric field… 2 2 Core
PHY108 General physics practical ii This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of ex… 1 2 Core
200 Level
20 courses 39 credits
Code Course Cr. Sem Type
ANA201 Anatomy of Upper & Lower Limbs 2 1 Core
ANA203 General and Systemic Embryology 2 1 Core
BCH201 General Biochemistry I 2 1 Core
BCH203 General Biochemistry Practical I 1 1 Core
CULANA201 Introduction to Anatomy 2 1 Core
CULANA207 Basic Anthropometry and Digital Measurement 2 1 Core
CULANA209 Basic Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2 1 Core
CULPIO203 Physiology of Excitable Tissues 2 1 Core
ENT211 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Business idea generation, opportunity recognition, business model design, startup financing. Required NUC course aligning graduates with na… 2 1 Core GST
PIO201 Introduction to Physiology and Blood 2 1 Core
ANA202 Histology of Basic Tissues 2 2 Core
ANA204 Anatomy of Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis & Perineum 3 2 Core
BCH202 General Biochemistry II 2 2 Core
BIO208 Biostatistics 2 2 Core
CULANA206 Systemic Histology (Organology) 2 2 Core
CULANA208 Practical Histology of Basic Tissues 2 2 Core
CULANA210 Museum Techniques, Mortuary Science and Funeral Directing 2 2 Core
CULPIO214 Introduction to Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiology 2 2 Core
GST212 Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence 2 2 Core GST
PIO218 Introduction to Laboratory Physiology I 1 2 Core
300 Level
21 courses 42 credits
Code Course Cr. Sem Type
ANA301 Gross Anatomy of Head & Neck 3 1 Core
ANA307 Anatomy Entrepreneurship 2 1 Core
ANA341 Human Genetics 2 1 Core
ANA351 Laboratory Techniques for Light Microscope 1 1 Core
ANA399 Students industrial work experience 2 1 Core
CUL-ANA309 Histology of Special Senses & Neurohistology 2 1 Core
CUL-ANA321 Neuroembryology and Development of Phayngeal Apparatus 2 1 Core
CUL-PHA305 Introductory Pharmacology (General and Autonomic) 2 1 Core
CUL-PIO301 Reproduction 2 1 Core
CUL-PIO305 Neurophysiology 2 1 Core
ANA302 Neuroanatomy 2 2 Core
ANA312 Radiological Anatomy and Techniques 1 2 Core
ANA322 Histochemistry 2 2 Core
ANA352 Research Methodology 2 2 Core
CUL-ANA332 Basic Prosthetics 2 2 Core
CUL-ANA342 Animal Handling and Comparative Mammalian Anatomy 3 2 Core
CUL-ANA352 Introduction to Molecular genetics & cytogenetics 2 2 Core
CUL-ANA362 Cell & Molecular Biology 2 2 Core
CUL-PHA306 Systemic Pharmacology 2 2 Core
ENT312 Venture Creation 2 2 Core GST
GST312 Peace and Conflict Resolution 2 2 Core GST
400 Level
17 courses 32 credits
Code Course Cr. Sem Type
ANA411 Surface and Living Anatomy 2 1 Core
ANA421 Anatomical and Museum Techniques 1 1 Core
ANA441 Skeletal and Museum Techniques 1 1 Core
ANA499 Final Year Project 6 1 Core
CTC407 Works Pro Experience I 0 1 Core GST
CUL-ANA409 Mortuary Science & Plastination techniques 2 1 Core
CUL-ANA431 Stereology & Biological Morphometry 2 1 Core
CUL-ANA451 Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering 2 1 Core
ANA412 Electron Microscopic Technique and Ultra-structure 2 2 Core
ANA422 Seminar 1 2 Core
ANA432 Laboratory Work Experience 1 2 Core
CTC408 Work Pro Experience II 0 2 Core GST
CUL-ANA442 Embryological Mechanism, Teratology & Reproductive Techniques 3 2 Core
CUL-ANA452 Introduction to Archaeology 2 2 Core
CUL-ANA462 Sport Anatomy 2 2 Core
CUL-ANA472 Principles of Immunology and Immunohistochemistry 3 2 Core
CUL-ANA482 Introduction to forensic science and Anthropology 2 2 Core

Course descriptions and learning outcomes are reviewed annually in line with NUC CCMAS guidelines and industry feedback.

III. Learning outcomes

What you'll be able to do.

Detailed learning outcomes for this programme are being finalised. Contact admissions for an indicative outline.

VI. Assessment

How you'll be assessed.

Continuous + summative

Each course carries continuous assessment plus a summative end-of-semester examination. Specific weights and formats are detailed in each course outline.

External examiners

In line with NUC requirements, qualified academics from other Nigerian universities review examination questions, moderate marks, and assess degree projects.

CCMAS compliance

The programme follows the National Universities Commission's Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards.

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